McDonald’s to add adult Happy Meals to the menu

The fast-food chain partnered with The Cactus Plant Flea Market to create the boxed meal with toy figurines.

Butter shortage drives up prices ahead of holiday baking season

The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.

Lightfoot looks to make outdoor dining permanent in Chicago

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is serving up a plan to boost business for restaurants and bars by making a program that was implemented during the pandemic permanent.

Lightfoot proposes new, improved — and permanent — outdoor dining program

An outdoor dining program that proved to be a lifesaver for Chicago restaurants and bars during the darkest days of the pandemic would be made permanent — and expanded into the curb lane — under a mayoral plan proposed Wednesday.

National Pepperoni Day 2022: Where to find deals and freebies

Tuesday, Sept. 20 is National Pepperoni Day 2022, and many pizza chains are celebrating by offering deals for customers.

3-legged alligator mom carries babies in her mouth at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland

A three-legged alligator mom was seen limping through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, moving her hatchlings from their nest to nearby water — one mouthful at a time.

Robot food delivery pilot program gets green light from Chicago City Council committee

Robotic personal delivery devices described as "beverage coolers on wheels" will soon be delivering more restaurant meals and groceries in and around the campus of the University of Illinois Chicago.